What is the statue of limitations for sexual harassment?
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What is the statue of limitations for sexual harassment?
Reported (with documentation) sexual harassment by supervisor to his manager on 12/22/10. Harassment stopped but, supervisor is now foully unpleasant, refuses to answer questions, and has cut back my hours. Reported retaliation on 2/18/11. Did not report cutback in hours because wanted to see if a pattern emerged. Live and work in MA.
Asked on March 1, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Sexual harassment is considered to be a form of sexual discrimination according to the Massachusetts legislature. The government itself has a Commission against Discrimination with whom you can file a complaint about harassment in the workplace. The time frame for filing with them is 300 days. For filing a civil complaint, is I believe 6 months, but I would double check with an attorney in your area as soon as you can. In the meantime, here is a link that you should click on and read with regard to it all provided by the Commission. It will give you a good idea of the proof needed to support the claim. Good luck to you.
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